One-Owner 36k-Mile 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet M470
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1986
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 911 Cabriolet
- VIN: WP0EB0912GS171049
- Mileage: 36,579
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Guards Red
- Seller: DrivingEmotions
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Jupiter, FL 33458
- Dealer Fees: $799
- Lot #: V-0014741
We are pleased to offer this 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet M491/M470 finished in Guards Red over a black interior with leather seats. Sold new from Bozzani Motor Car Company of California, this Carrera Cabriolet was optioned with the exceedingly rare M470 option, which includes the wide fenders, upgraded brakes, and suspension of the M491 Turbo-Look package but without front and rear spoilers. It is said to have been cared for by only one owner in Nevada since new and is accompanied by a fully documented history of service dating back to the original purchase. Sporting one of the rarest factory options available at the time, this 5-speed Carrera Cabriolet is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Florida with approximately 36k miles showing on the odometer.
This 911 is finished in Guards Red with a black convertible top and features the optional Turbo-Look package without spoilers (M470) which was ordered at an additional cost of over $9,500. Compared to a 930 Turbo or M491 Carrera Cabriolet, the M470 cars offer a more understated appearance reminiscent to that of the 911 Speedster. The exterior is described to have been kept in very good condition overall, detailed images are provided in the gallery along with paint meter readings, and a clean CARFAX report. The Turbo-size 16” Fuchs wheels come dressed in a set of Michelin tires dated from 2018.
Inside, this Cabriolet features a black interior with leather-trimmed seats and an original Blaupunkt Monterey SQR 23 digital cassette radio. Other factory features include cruise control, power door locks, power windows, an electrically adjustable driver seat, and an air conditioning system. The cabin is described to be in very good original condition with all gauges and accessories working properly.
This Carrera is equipped with an air-cooled 3.2L flat-six engine that sends as much as 207 HP and 192 lb.-ft of torque to the rear wheels through a 5-speed 915 manual transmission. As part of its Turbo-Look package, this 911 was factory fitted with the larger brakes and revised suspension of the 930 Turbo model. The seller reports that records are available dating back to the original owner’s purchase and that a full service was last carried out in July of 2021. Images of the undercarriage can be found in the gallery.
This sale will include service records, manuals, two keys, Certificate of Authenticity a clean title. Do not miss your chance to own this highly sought after 911.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $121,000
- Auction End: Dec 27, 2021 08:10:00PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 17
Comments (23)
Sold for $121,000
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@putter7 The 10 reading is the front hood.
Bid in the amount of $80,000
Can you tell us where the 10.0 paint meter reading is? Not really sure from the picture. Gorgeous car.
What a rare and well sorted car! I expect this car to bring 930 money. GLWS!
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What a BEAUTY!
The top is manual, which is pretty rare on 491 cabs and a huge plus. A video of it in operation won't reveal much.
I sold a black on champagne, 60k mile 491 / 470 back in February. As nice as that car was, this car should eclipse it.
Reviewing these resources for someone unfamiliar with 3.2s in general and M491s in specific, is time well spent...
M491 FAQ: https://www.turbo-look.com/facts/911-carrera-3-2/ contains a wealth of information on these once obscure cars.
Nathan Merz’s 3.2-liter 1984-89 Porsche 911Carrera: Everything you need to know I PCA Spotlight video:
https://youtu.be/wnrFolQLR4k
A note on model designation / nomenclature. This car is an M491 / M470. Every M470 is an M491. Not every M491 is an M470. The M470 spoiler delete is a sub option (or "In Connection With" in modern day Porschespeak) the M491 Turbo Look option. The turbo-look.com FAQ includes detailed production numbers.
I'd really like to see this car in person someday.
GLWA
Bid in the amount of $10,000
Can you provide videos of cold start, driving and the top in action? Thx!